A fatty acid naturally present in cows milk is associated with many healthful benefits
High fat, trans fat, saturated fat. Consumers hear news about fat all of the time. While the advice is sometimes about limiting certain fats, consumers are also learning about necessary and beneficial fats for their health. Today's healthful fats include omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids and dairy-derived conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). While some of these nutritious fats are associated with specific health benefits, such as omega-3 for heart health, emerging research indicates that milk-derived CLA might hold anti-cancer properties as well as offer potential positive effects on cardiovascular health.
CLA is a fatty acid naturally present in cows milk and certain animal meats. Milkfat, in particular, is the richest natural dietary source of CLA in the cis-9, trans-11 (c9, t11) configuration.